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Hemorrhagic Complications Induced by External Ventricular Draining Catheters / 대한뇌혈관외과학회지
Korean Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery ; : 256-262, 2011.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-143426
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

External ventricular drainage (EVD) is one of the most frequently performed operative procedures in neurosurgery. A retrospective analysis was conducted for patients who underwent EVD to determine the incidence rate of post-procedural intracranial hemorrhage and to identify underlying risk factors.

METHODS:

Patients who underwent EVD between January 2003 and January 2011 were selected. Catheter-induced hemorrhage (CIH) was defined as any evidence of new hemorrhage on the post-procedural computerized tomography (CT) scan obtained within 24 hours of catheter insertion. The rate of hemorrhage was calculated, and the possible risk factors were statistically analyzed.

RESULTS:

The data of 229 patients were analyzed. Twenty-one patients developed CIH, for an incidence rate of 9.17%. The factors that increased the rate of CIH were age > or =60 years, bilateral catheter insertion, and pre-existing heart disease. The patients > or =60 years of age had a 2.8-fold increased risk of CIH. A history of heart disease contributed to a 20-fold increased risk of CIH (p or =60 years, bilateral catheter insertion, and a history of heart disease are the three most significant risk factors for CIH. Since these risk factors are not modifiable, all possible contributors should be considered to minimize the risk such as skilled maneuvers and techniques or high blood pressure.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Surgical Procedures, Operative / Logistic Models / Drainage / Incidence / Retrospective Studies / Risk Factors / Intracranial Hemorrhages / Catheters / Heart Diseases / Hemorrhage Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Surgical Procedures, Operative / Logistic Models / Drainage / Incidence / Retrospective Studies / Risk Factors / Intracranial Hemorrhages / Catheters / Heart Diseases / Hemorrhage Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery Year: 2011 Type: Article